Diageo’s ‘Special Release’ lineup revealed

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Only 59 shopping days until Christmas. Don’t wait, however, if one of the limited-edition annual single malt whisky releases from Diageo is on your list.

The eighth annual list of rare single malts from the spirits giant was released today. If past performance is any indicator, despite the current shaky worldwide economy the whiskies will sell out quickly.

This year’s 10 “Special Releases” include a very wide range of super-premium whiskies selected by Diageo’s experts.